Manager, Test Automation Framework

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Here at Appian, we're passionate about technology. We love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian Engineering will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross-functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionise the way people work, and in doing so, we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive.

Managers of Software Development provide technical leadership in a specific area of the product and are responsible for the professional growth and development of engineers working in that area. As an engineering manager, they provide direct 1-on-1 mentoring and coaching to a small group of junior software engineers to improve their technical skills while also handling general HR management responsibilities. Managers also work directly on teams and act as servants/leaders who should enjoy helping their group succeed. They spend roughly 75% of their time as a developer (technical design, writing code, code reviews, etc.) and 25% managing direct reports.

About you: 

• You're passionate about software engineering and software quality and leveraging new technology and frameworks to achieve high quality goals through test automation.
• You constantly seek opportunities around automation and you're inherently proactive about staying abreast on emerging test tooling and technologies.
• You are a software engineer skilled in software design and writing maintainable code

To be successful in this role, you will:

• You're a tinkerer at heart with an innate ability to solve tough system problems
• Develop end to end strategy for Designing and Developing Automation Frameworks and Infrastructure.
• Define requirements and coordinate with test framework owners and release operations teams
• Design and Develop automated tests from scratch or on top of existing manual testing plans.
• Develop system level regression and smoke tests that focus on the system as a whole.
• Train teams on the use and extension of the test frameworks and related tools to scale the use of the test infrastructure across Engineering
• Provide assistance/guidance to the quality engineering team on use of technologies to solve testing problems.

There are 4 primary roles you'll move between: 

1. Defining, designing, developing, maintaining, extending test automation infrastructure, frameworks, and processes.
2. Working with teams to build automated test frameworks, infrastructure and test cases in support of their missions.
3. Automation of tests focused on the entire breadth of the product for release quality validation.
4. Working together with other stakeholders to design the strategies in quality verification and test management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Develop maintainable automated tests using frameworks like WebDriver, FitNesse, Locust, Jmeter, BrowserStack, Appium, Selenium. 
• Builds custom applications for testing as necessary in languages like Java or Python.
• Experience with Linux, bash, and general automation infrastructure is a plus.
• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in software development.
• 3+ years as a mentor or manager
• Agile is your mantra and quality is your goal.

Tools and Resources 

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit [Nasdaq: APPN]

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